Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Ural-Siberian

Language: Chuvash - (chv)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Turkmenistan

Also found in: Kazakhstan; Russian Federation; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan

Population: 4,200

Global Population: 1,678,900

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Chuvash of Turkmenistan, numbering 4,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Ural-Siberian people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,678,900 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Chuvash. The primary religion practiced by the Chuvash is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available